Valerie Bertinelli's boyfriend Mike Goodnough seemingly hints at breakup through cryptic Instagram posts

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Valerie Bertinelli's boyfriend, Mike Goodnough, appears to have dropped a cryptic hint about a potential breakup, sparking concern among fans.

According to Closer, On November 2, Mike, 53, shared two poignant and seemingly personal quotes on his Instagram Stories that left followers wondering if something was amiss in his relationship with the 'Hot in Cleveland' star.

Mike Goodnough sparks breakup rumors with cryptic Instagram posts

One quote read: “If you can go a whole day without talking to me, then go another.” The other said, “If someone is fine without you, then let them be fine without you.”

Both posts suggest a sense of emotional distance, and some fans speculated that they might be referring to his relationship with Valerie, 64.

However, just a day later, Mike addressed the speculation in a lengthy Instagram story, clarifying the intent behind his posts. “Y’all, for real, the things I post aren't real-time coded subtweets of my own life.”

He went on to explain that he often shares content that resonates with him for various reasons, including personal reflection, wisdom, or simply to strike a chord with others. “Sometimes the things I post strike a chord with me because they have some recent relevance or relate to things that have been on my mind,” he added.

Mike continued, “When it comes to stories in particular, what I post is largely influenced by what Instagram serves up to me. The algorithm is very stubborn and resists even active efforts to get it to serve a wider diversity of material."

He urged followers not to read too much into his posts, dismissing any idea that they were cryptic messages about his personal life.

Mike Goodnough’s recent posts contradict heartfelt tribute to Valerie Bertinelli just days earlier

Despite his clarification, Mike Goodnough's posts come just days after he wrote a heartfelt tribute to his girlfriend Valerie Bertinelli in his blog. On October 23, Mike shared a touching account of attending the 2024 Daytime Emmys with Valerie.

He wrote, “I wanted her to have a week where she could be proud of herself and could just bask in something that was hers and about her knowing that her having that moment was what I wanted too.”

Mike also reflected on a TikTok video the couple made together, calling it a representation of Valerie's pure happiness and their deep connection.

Earlier in their relationship, Mike had gushed about his bond with Valerie, writing on his blog in April, “Valerie and I are together and have been for a while now... it just seems good... lucky... a gift.” However, these more recent cryptic posts seem to contrast with his earlier optimism.

Valerie Bertinelli’s June tribute to Mike Goodnough

In June, Valerie Bertinelli opened up about her relationship with Mike Goodnough in an Instagram post, revealing the challenges she faced in learning to trust again after a toxic previous relationship.

She wrote, “This man is worth fighting the rest of my demons for. He is the most thoughtful, kind, gentle, intelligent, funny, and grateful man I’ve ever met.” At that time, the couple appeared to be in a strong, loving place.

While Mike has not directly commented on the status of their relationship, the recent social media activity has certainly raised eyebrows. Fans are left wondering whether these cryptic posts point to an underlying issue or if Mike is simply reflecting on broader life lessons.

As of now, neither Mike nor Valerie have addressed the situation publicly, leaving their relationship's future uncertain.